Heart Smart Meal Plan
This plan is a GOOD MATCH if:
  • You want to manage or lower your risk of heart disease, hypertension and Type 2 diabetes.
  • You want a plan that incorporates fresh, whole foods but still allows for convenient foods occasionally.
  • You want a plan with easy-to-make meals that are low in fat, cholesterol and sodium, but full of taste.
Might NOT be a good fit if:
  • You want convenience options all the time and do not need to watch your sodium.
  • You are more concerned about your sugar intake and prefer a lower carbohydrate plan.
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Sample Meal Plan
Success Stories
Best For
People with heart disease and/or hypertension.
Basic Philosophy
or Approach
Following guidelines from the American Heart Association, the Heart Smart Plan will provide a low cholesterol, low total fat and reduced sodium intake that is part of a heart-healthy meal plan.
Foods That Aren't
Allowed
High-sodium foods
High-fat foods
High-cholesterol foods
Risks
The Heart Smart meal plan is a generally healthy meal plan. If you have additional specific dietary or medical needs, you may wish to review your plan with a healthcare provider
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Summary: Heart Smart Meal Plan

The Heart Smart meal plan on eDiets follows the recommendations of the American Heart Association to help manage and lower your risk of heart disease, hypertension and Type 2 diabetes. This plan will help you reduce your intake of foods that are high in saturated fat and dietary cholesterol and choose low-fat alternatives, such as lean meats and low-fat dairy products. You will eat more foods that are known to help lower LDL (the "bad") cholesterol, such as whole grains, vegetables, fruit, beans, oats and cereals, all of which are low in saturated fat and contain no cholesterol. Dietary fat will come primarily from heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, including olive oil, avocados and nuts. Heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids such as oily fish are also encouraged.

The Heart Smart meal plan provides 50-65% of your calories from carbohydrates, 20-25% of your calories from protein and less than 30% of your calories from fat, of which saturated fat will make up less than 10% of your calories. Cholesterol will be limited to 300 mg per day and sodium to less than 2400 mg daily.
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Sample Meal Plan
Breakfast
Whole grain cereal with fruit and nonfat milk
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Lunch
Cuban rice and beans with spinach salad and fruit
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Dinner
Grilled chicken, baked sweet potato & vegetable & fruit
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Snack
Low-fat muffin and herbal tea
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